Bird's Nest Cupcakes With Lemon Buttercream Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups softened Kerrygold Unsalted Butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup sour cream, room temperature
• 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut, toasted, for decorating
• Mini candy-coated chocolate Easter eggs, for decorating
• 1 cup room temperature Kerrygold Unsalted Butter
• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon whole milk (optional)